Across

2. the area where relief pitchers warm up
6. the number of hits divided by the number of times at bat
10. a batted ball which arches over the heads of the infielders and drops in front of the outfielders to earn a base hit
12. to hit a home run while runners are on base, thus allowing a point for each runner brought home
13. making a motion to pitch without immediately delivering the ball to the batter

Down

1. a batter moving close to the plate and refusing to back away with the pitch
2. base runners on all three bases
3. to intercept a ball thrown to another teammate
4. to be stranded on a base as the third out is made
5. to hit a ball to an infielder and reach first base ahead of that fielder’s throw to first base
6. the second part of an inning
7. a fielding credit earned by a player who helps a teammate put a runner out
8. the batter is awarded first after being pitched four balls
9. a ball no longer in play
11. the fourth position in the batting order; usually the best hitter hits in this position